How do I create a OneDrive sharing link?

So, I’ve got about 200 photos tucked away in my OneDrive through my Outlook account.
I'm trying to figure out how to set up a single OneDrive link where all those pics live together in one spot—basically, I want to be able to just slap the URL into my browser and have everything pop up right there so I can grab them all at once via a bulk download.
Back in the day, this guy who was doing some freelance photography work for me sent over a OneDrive link with over 100 shots on it, and man, I loved how that worked because
I couldn't accidentally mess anything up—no adding stuff, no deleting stuff—I could just view and download. It’s super secure because even if someone else gets a hold of the link, they can't touch my files or change a thing. But honestly, the best part is knowing these photos aren't gonna vanish like they would on some old USB stick or a burnt CD; as long as I hang onto the link, I've basically got them for life.
I tried looking up some tutorials online in English, but my English isn't great and I got pretty lost in the technical jargon. Also, quick question: can I do this exact same thing with entire folders that have images inside them?
If anyone could walk me through this, I’d seriously appreciate the help.
Best,

Just right-click whatever folder you're looking at and hit "Share."

Thanks, man, I get it now.
Now there's one thing I really need to nail down because it’s the big one for me. If I go ahead and permanently delete those photos from my email (the ones I used to make that link), is that OneDrive link I created going to stay active with the photos still there, or am I gonna lose them from the link too? This is huge for me, so if anyone actually knows the deal, please let me know.
Best,

Can anyone help me out here?